Netflix releases trailer for Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth's rom-com
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for upcoming rom-com Lonely Planet, starring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth.
The film, written and directed by Emmy and Academy Award nominee Susannah Grant, stars Dern as Katherine, a reclusive novelist who heads to a prestigious writer's retreat in Morocco in the hopes of unlocking her writer's block.
While there, Katherine meets a young man named Owen (Hemsworth) — and what "starts as an acquaintanceship evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair."
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The trailer reveals that Hemsworth's character actually has a girlfriend (Booksmart's Diana Silvers), but his chemistry with Katherine is palpable and it's not long before things get hot and heavy between them.
Lonely Planet, which is set to arrive on October 11, also stars Ben Youcef (Hawaii Five-0), Bellina Logan (Big Little Lies), Gustav Dyekjær Giese (The Quiet Ones) and Dillon Lane (The Guilty).
Explaining what initially drew her to the film, Dern told Tudum: "The exploration of identity and self-worth within relationships, especially in a world as intellectually charged as the literary scene."
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She continued: "The dynamic between the younger man and the older, established writer intrigued me because it’s not just about romance — it’s about finding someone who truly sees and understands you, which is something deeply human and relatable."
Meanwhile, Hemsworth had high praise for Dern, telling the publication: "Sharing scenes with Laura Dern was an absolute privilege.
"She has this remarkable talent for drawing you in, making every moment feel intimate and real."
Elsewhere, Dern is currently gearing up to reprise her role as Renata Klein for the anticipated third season of Big Little Lies, while Hemsworth is soon set take over as Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill for The Witcher's final two seasons.
Lonely Planet is set to arrive on Netflix on October 11.
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